Attachment-based Therapists in Berkeley, CA

"¶..You'll tap your strengths and enjoy them. We'll marvel at how the brain creates one adaptive "I" after another (side by side now, taking turns in one healthy person). We'll respect how they once protected you, and relax the outdated ones that tie you up. ¶..We can use the ways you're ready for change, so it feels natural. I see adults & elders delighted by fresh thinking, with new relief from false alarm."

"¶..You'll tap your strengths and enjoy them. We'll marvel at how the brain creates one adaptive "I" after another (side by side now, taking turns in one healthy person). We'll respect how they once protected you, and relax the outdated ones that tie you up. ¶..We can use the ways you're ready for change, so it feels natural. I see adults & elders delighted by fresh thinking, with new relief from false alarm."

"Would you like to feel more present and peaceful in your life and more secure in your relationships? As a psychologist with decades of experience, I have helped many to overcome difficult life experiences and relationships to reconnect with the heartfelt adventure life is meant to be. Trained in both traditional and holistic/alternative understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice work with individuals, families and groups; clinical and training directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for mental health providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate."

"Would you like to feel more present and peaceful in your life and more secure in your relationships? As a psychologist with decades of experience, I have helped many to overcome difficult life experiences and relationships to reconnect with the heartfelt adventure life is meant to be. Trained in both traditional and holistic/alternative understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice work with individuals, families and groups; clinical and training directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for mental health providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate."

"As a seasoned therapist with 30+ years of experience, I work collaboratively with clients to deal with old baggage and with current day concerns. I am warm, insightful, practical, and interactive as well as gently challenging. I am often told by clients that I "get them" quickly and provide useful tools and insight for changing long term patterns. I value and use humor when appropriate, finding that the ability to laugh at ourselves without judgement can be a jumpstart to change. I provide both short and longer term therapy depending on the needs of the client."

"As a seasoned therapist with 30+ years of experience, I work collaboratively with clients to deal with old baggage and with current day concerns. I am warm, insightful, practical, and interactive as well as gently challenging. I am often told by clients that I "get them" quickly and provide useful tools and insight for changing long term patterns. I value and use humor when appropriate, finding that the ability to laugh at ourselves without judgement can be a jumpstart to change. I provide both short and longer term therapy depending on the needs of the client."

"Are you having difficulty with depression, anxiety, parenting or a traumatic experience? I welcome you to work with me to create new thoughts, behaviors and solutions for a more calm and balanced state."

"Are you having difficulty with depression, anxiety, parenting or a traumatic experience? I welcome you to work with me to create new thoughts, behaviors and solutions for a more calm and balanced state."

"As I have supported youth, adults, and families as a therapist since 2007, I have found the importance of providing compassionate services to support the healing process to those seeking it. I have experience and extensive training in the area of Trauma Recovery (including working with survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, oppression, gang involvement, and community violence). I have also provided services in supporting individuals with improving upon their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships."

"As I have supported youth, adults, and families as a therapist since 2007, I have found the importance of providing compassionate services to support the healing process to those seeking it. I have experience and extensive training in the area of Trauma Recovery (including working with survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, oppression, gang involvement, and community violence). I have also provided services in supporting individuals with improving upon their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships."

"Meaningful change requires us to ask new questions ... so that new meanings can be made. One of the hardest things is to change what doesn't work, while not knowing how to make it all different. For the past 24 years, I have worked with folks who are trying hard to build a life in spite of childhood abuse and neglect, or who just don't understand why life isn't working out the way they hoped."

"Meaningful change requires us to ask new questions ... so that new meanings can be made. One of the hardest things is to change what doesn't work, while not knowing how to make it all different. For the past 24 years, I have worked with folks who are trying hard to build a life in spite of childhood abuse and neglect, or who just don't understand why life isn't working out the way they hoped."

"I work to build a warm, empathic relationship with my clients to create an environment where we can think together about the issues that bring you to therapy and how best to resolve them. I am informed by psychodynamic theory and utilize this rich tradition to explore unconscious defenses, maladaptive patterns, and underlying schemas that can cause a person to repeat problematic behaviors despite their best efforts to change. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfullness practices to support clients with acquiring the tools they need to make those changes."

"I work to build a warm, empathic relationship with my clients to create an environment where we can think together about the issues that bring you to therapy and how best to resolve them. I am informed by psychodynamic theory and utilize this rich tradition to explore unconscious defenses, maladaptive patterns, and underlying schemas that can cause a person to repeat problematic behaviors despite their best efforts to change. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfullness practices to support clients with acquiring the tools they need to make those changes."

"If you are at a crossroads in your life, or facing the same problem over and over again with intimacy, sex, relationships or work, therapy is a good place to take the time to address who you are and what you truly need to move forward in your life to get what you want."

"If you are at a crossroads in your life, or facing the same problem over and over again with intimacy, sex, relationships or work, therapy is a good place to take the time to address who you are and what you truly need to move forward in your life to get what you want."

"I help clients of all ages to live more authentic, satisfying and functional lives. With over 15 years of experience, my work draws from the latest research and extensive training in mind/body health, neuroscience, attachment and relationships, trauma and PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, mindfulness practice, emotional and social intelligence, parenting, child development, sexuality, gender identity, Brainspotting and social justice work. My goal is to create a supportive and enriching environment where we can address your needs in a thoughtful, supportive and effective manner. "

"I help clients of all ages to live more authentic, satisfying and functional lives. With over 15 years of experience, my work draws from the latest research and extensive training in mind/body health, neuroscience, attachment and relationships, trauma and PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, mindfulness practice, emotional and social intelligence, parenting, child development, sexuality, gender identity, Brainspotting and social justice work. My goal is to create a supportive and enriching environment where we can address your needs in a thoughtful, supportive and effective manner. "

"Living a life that feels true to ourselves may take additional support and understanding. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, either because we are faced with trauma, loss, illness and other transitions, or because we are experiencing unexplained feelings that are keeping us in a stuck place. I would like to work together with you to help you better understand yourself and create the changes that you want to see in your life. My style is relational and authentic. I want you to feel supported and better able to become who you want to be. I use mindfulness and CBT when helpful."

"Living a life that feels true to ourselves may take additional support and understanding. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, either because we are faced with trauma, loss, illness and other transitions, or because we are experiencing unexplained feelings that are keeping us in a stuck place. I would like to work together with you to help you better understand yourself and create the changes that you want to see in your life. My style is relational and authentic. I want you to feel supported and better able to become who you want to be. I use mindfulness and CBT when helpful."

"I am honored to work with adolescents, individuals and couples in gaining insight into oneself and one's relationships to cultivate desired change. I believe in the fundamental human capacity to grow, evolve and generate a fulfilling experience of life and my work is grounded in this collaborative process. It takes courage to accept one's whole self, to see what is "not working" with compassion and to adapt through life's challenges, rather than be held back by them. Through our therapeutic relationship I support you to feel more comfortable and connected with yourself."

"I am honored to work with adolescents, individuals and couples in gaining insight into oneself and one's relationships to cultivate desired change. I believe in the fundamental human capacity to grow, evolve and generate a fulfilling experience of life and my work is grounded in this collaborative process. It takes courage to accept one's whole self, to see what is "not working" with compassion and to adapt through life's challenges, rather than be held back by them. Through our therapeutic relationship I support you to feel more comfortable and connected with yourself."

"Many people are struggling to live purposefully in the tension of our changing world. You may feel overwhelmed with emotions and experiences that are difficult to bear. Painful issues and conflicting feelings inside yourself and in your relationships are good reasons to seek a therapist. I provide a safe and thoughtful place where you can face your obstacles and increase your ability to live your life with more fullness and meaning. My approach is engaged and collaborative. I offer empathy, knowledge, and tools to help you understand yourself and others in new ways."

"Many people are struggling to live purposefully in the tension of our changing world. You may feel overwhelmed with emotions and experiences that are difficult to bear. Painful issues and conflicting feelings inside yourself and in your relationships are good reasons to seek a therapist. I provide a safe and thoughtful place where you can face your obstacles and increase your ability to live your life with more fullness and meaning. My approach is engaged and collaborative. I offer empathy, knowledge, and tools to help you understand yourself and others in new ways."

"Are you a worrier? Overwhelmed? Worn down or fed up with your life? I offer individual talk therapy so you will feel better, find your strengths, and can be yourself. Therapy is a focused time, place, and person to think things through with. It helps you gain perspective, feel connected, and feel understood. I use warmth and creativity to help you find compassion and insight to draw upon, especially for when you are preoccupied by your worries and dilemmas."

"Are you a worrier? Overwhelmed? Worn down or fed up with your life? I offer individual talk therapy so you will feel better, find your strengths, and can be yourself. Therapy is a focused time, place, and person to think things through with. It helps you gain perspective, feel connected, and feel understood. I use warmth and creativity to help you find compassion and insight to draw upon, especially for when you are preoccupied by your worries and dilemmas."

"Navigating through our human journey can be daunting, and everyone can benefit from support along the way. My role as a therapist is to help you gain more insight into the nature of your inner world and a greater perspective of your outer circumstances so that you can become empowered to create the intentional and meaningful life that you truly desire. With compassion and deep presence, we will identify unconscious patterns that are limiting you so that you can gain the awareness and tools needed to create effective changes for yourself."

"Navigating through our human journey can be daunting, and everyone can benefit from support along the way. My role as a therapist is to help you gain more insight into the nature of your inner world and a greater perspective of your outer circumstances so that you can become empowered to create the intentional and meaningful life that you truly desire. With compassion and deep presence, we will identify unconscious patterns that are limiting you so that you can gain the awareness and tools needed to create effective changes for yourself."

"I see our lives as a journey, and psychotherapy as a tool to take the next step on the journey. On the way we experience challenges: shock and trauma, loss and grief, fear and anxiety, disappointment and anger, guilt and shame, physical and emotional illness. It takes courage to grow and learn from challenges, and to reach out for help, rather than shutting down and disconnecting. These challenges can become the portal to self-development. I am honored to work with you as a partner, to assist you to steer through difficult transitions and experiences, transform challenges into growth, and flourish on your life journey."

"I see our lives as a journey, and psychotherapy as a tool to take the next step on the journey. On the way we experience challenges: shock and trauma, loss and grief, fear and anxiety, disappointment and anger, guilt and shame, physical and emotional illness. It takes courage to grow and learn from challenges, and to reach out for help, rather than shutting down and disconnecting. These challenges can become the portal to self-development. I am honored to work with you as a partner, to assist you to steer through difficult transitions and experiences, transform challenges into growth, and flourish on your life journey."

"Whatever your reasons for coming to therapy, I will meet all parts of you with respect and non-judgment. My sense of humor and realness helps you get comfortable, and even laugh sometimes; my grounded, caring presence makes it safer to talk about and experience challenging emotions. Therapy work with me involves thoughts and insights from the mind, feelings and sensations living in the body, and relationships with others in the world (particularly the one between client and therapist); a balance of resources which we will use to help you explore, understand, integrate, and move yourself closer to healing."

"Whatever your reasons for coming to therapy, I will meet all parts of you with respect and non-judgment. My sense of humor and realness helps you get comfortable, and even laugh sometimes; my grounded, caring presence makes it safer to talk about and experience challenging emotions. Therapy work with me involves thoughts and insights from the mind, feelings and sensations living in the body, and relationships with others in the world (particularly the one between client and therapist); a balance of resources which we will use to help you explore, understand, integrate, and move yourself closer to healing."

"Couples and individual Adults come to me to improve their relationships, find relief from intense emotions/anxiety, get emotional support for their chronic illness, cope with challenging life transitions, heal from childhood trauma as well as other issues. Life can feel painful, complicated and confusing. I provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore these hard feelings, with compassion and curiosity. I help you identify unconscious, limiting beliefs and emotions, so you can make new, healthy life choices. I guide you in cultivating self-compassion as a resource for making these changes. "

"Couples and individual Adults come to me to improve their relationships, find relief from intense emotions/anxiety, get emotional support for their chronic illness, cope with challenging life transitions, heal from childhood trauma as well as other issues. Life can feel painful, complicated and confusing. I provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore these hard feelings, with compassion and curiosity. I help you identify unconscious, limiting beliefs and emotions, so you can make new, healthy life choices. I guide you in cultivating self-compassion as a resource for making these changes. "

"Have you tried to quit watching porn, but can't? Have secrets sapped the trust and respect from your relationship? Do memories of past hurts intrude into the present? Infidelity, porn, or sex addiction -- and the related trauma -- can drive us into shame and take away our voice. Let's talk and make sure you're heard. I have helped many individuals and couples develop healthy sexuality and rebuild trust. It would be my honor to walk alongside you."

"Have you tried to quit watching porn, but can't? Have secrets sapped the trust and respect from your relationship? Do memories of past hurts intrude into the present? Infidelity, porn, or sex addiction -- and the related trauma -- can drive us into shame and take away our voice. Let's talk and make sure you're heard. I have helped many individuals and couples develop healthy sexuality and rebuild trust. It would be my honor to walk alongside you."

"I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Berkeley, California. I specialize in adult counseling and psychotherapy, working collaboratively to guide clients in achieving greater psychological freedom and self-mastery through mindfulness and understanding. I earned degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley & have practiced for over 30 years. I am on the supervisory faculty of The Psychotherapy Institute where I provide clinical supervision to therapists in training & serve on the faculty of the Supervision Study Program. In 2005, I was honored by The Psychotherapy Institute "...in recognition of his generosity of spirit, good humor, & excellence in training, supervision, and leadership.""

"I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Berkeley, California. I specialize in adult counseling and psychotherapy, working collaboratively to guide clients in achieving greater psychological freedom and self-mastery through mindfulness and understanding. I earned degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley & have practiced for over 30 years. I am on the supervisory faculty of The Psychotherapy Institute where I provide clinical supervision to therapists in training & serve on the faculty of the Supervision Study Program. In 2005, I was honored by The Psychotherapy Institute "...in recognition of his generosity of spirit, good humor, & excellence in training, supervision, and leadership.""

"Are you asking, How can I find love? or, What is missing in my relationships? Are you stuck in complaining and blaming, or avoiding and withholding? Are you noticing your relationship struggles make you feel lonelier rather than more open to each other? I provide an environment of safety where you may explore how you are stuck and how your persistent conflicts spoil your potential for happiness and fulfillment. Finding ways to inquire deeply into the stories you tell yourself, I will support/strengthen your awareness to the influences that affect whether you keep repeating old patterns or open to authentic change."

"Are you asking, How can I find love? or, What is missing in my relationships? Are you stuck in complaining and blaming, or avoiding and withholding? Are you noticing your relationship struggles make you feel lonelier rather than more open to each other? I provide an environment of safety where you may explore how you are stuck and how your persistent conflicts spoil your potential for happiness and fulfillment. Finding ways to inquire deeply into the stories you tell yourself, I will support/strengthen your awareness to the influences that affect whether you keep repeating old patterns or open to authentic change."

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